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Craig Greenberg wins Democratic nod for Louisville mayor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Craig Greenberg has won the Democratic primary for mayor of Louisville, months after surviving a shooting attempt. A businessman, Greenberg beat out a crowded field of eight can...
May 17, 2022
A guide to the May 17 primary election in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Candidates in Kentucky's May 17 primary are hoping for the chance to earn their party's nominations in federal, state and local races. U.S. SENATE Republican incumbent Rand Paul...
May 17, 2022
Local blood donors needed as inventory declines ahead of busy summer months
NANAIMO - Increased cancellations and low attendance at blood donor centres across the region is putting a strain on the available blood supply.According to Canadian Blood Services (CBS), the blood in...
May 17, 2022
Nielsen list illustrates power of franchises for networks
NEW YORK (AP) - With the broadcast television season winding down and most scripted series about to go into hibernation for the summer, it's instructive to look at the power of network franchises. Of ...
May 17, 2022
Officials: Georgia execution won't be carried out Tuesday
JACKSON, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia man who killed an 8-year-old girl and raped her 10-year-old friend 46 years ago will not be executed as scheduled Tuesday night as a temporary stay put in place by a judg...
May 17, 2022
Judge suspends Michigan's dormant 1931 abortion ban
DETROIT (AP) - A judge on Tuesday suspended Michigan's dormant, decades-old ban on abortion, which means the procedure would not be illegal in the state even if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns its hi...
May 17, 2022
Cavallini finds scoring touch as Whitecaps navigate condensed schedule
VANCOUVER - Vanni Sartini believes Vancouver Whitecaps fans are finally getting a glimpse of the team's Canadian star. And with a goal and two assists in his last two Major League Soccer games, Lucas ...
May 17, 2022
Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames weight in on NHL playoff Battle of Alberta
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers meet in the playoffs for the first time since 1991 in a best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal starting Wednesday. Here are some key quotes from bo...
May 17, 2022
Former RCMP officer testifies that warning tweet in N.S. mass shooting took too long
HALIFAX - A former RCMP officer told a Nova Scotia public inquiry on Tuesday that a tweet warning the public about the mass shooter driving a replica police vehicle should have been sent immediately a...
May 17, 2022
Flames, Oilers bring potent offences to second-round NHL playoff series
CALGARY - The NHL's first playoff Battle of Alberta in 31 years will be a game of keep away. The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers will try to keep the puck off the sticks of each other's top scorers...
May 17, 2022